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questioning(verb, adjective, review, investigation, interested)
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shrewd(sharp, smart, astute, questioning, searching)
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examination(noun, study, order, check, view)
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investigation(noun, study, check, review, approval)
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delving(noun, verb, study, review, case)
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exploring(verb, adjective, questioning)
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inquiry(noun, study, order, check, view)
6
probe(noun, study, review, case, judgment)
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research(noun, adjective, study, order, check)
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scrutiny(noun, study, order, check, view)
6
seeking(verb, search, penetrating, questioning, mission)
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catechizing(verb, review, question, examination, investigation)
5
examining(verb, adjective, penetrating, interested, curious)
5
inquest(noun, study, order, check, view)
5
inquisition(noun, study, order, check, view)
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